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A comprehensive ranking of all 29 ex-Premier League players in Turkey's league based on the organic nature of their transfers has been compiled. Nelson Semedo tops the list, while Mohamed Salah's move to Trabzonspor ranks 26th, with Mason Greenwood at the bottom of the ranking.
Mohamed Salah's move to Trabzonspor has prompted an exploration of all ex-Premier League players in the Turkish Super Lig. Each player who has graced the English top flight is ranked according to how naturally their career appears in Turkey.
Complete list of former Premier League players in the Turkish Super Lig
- Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce) — a classic trajectory through Jorge Mendes featuring Benfica, Barcelona, and Wolverhampton.
- Nathan Ake (Fenerbahce) — his switch from Manchester City seemed inevitable.
- Okay Yokuslu (Trabzonspor) — returned to his roots after a stint with West Bromwich.
- Mbayé Diagne (Amedspor) — a true embodiment of the Super Lig spirit.
- Ilkay Gundogan (Galatasaray) — the former Manchester City captain fulfilling a childhood dream.
- Stefan Savic (Trabzonspor) — the ex-City and Atletico defender has taken on the role of team captain.
- Fred (Fenerbahce) — the Brazilian from Manchester United has fitted in well at the Istanbul club.
- Leandro Trossard — left Arsenal in pursuit of one last significant contract.
- Juninho Bacuna (Gaziantep) — a natural move for the ex-Huddersfield player.
- Cengiz Under — the Turkish winger had a largely unnoticed stint at Leicester.
- Mario Lemina (Galatasaray) — marking his second coming after spells at Southampton, now donning the number 99 shirt.
- Lucas Torreira (Galatasaray) — a tenacious midfielder from the rethink period at Arsenal.
- Matteo Guendouzi (Fenerbahce) — another former Gunners midfielder.
- Ederson (Fenerbahce) — a six-time Premier League winner with Manchester City.
- Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor) — the towering forward returns after struggles at Southampton.
- Leroy Sane — moved to Turkey before hitting the age of 30.
- Alex Matos (Goztepe) — a Chelsea Academy product sent out on loan.
- Andre Onana (Trabzonspor) — now enjoying his second season on loan from Manchester United.
- Dan Adjei (Kocaelispor) — found a new home in Turkish football after England.
- John Lundstram (Trabzonspor) — now plays alongside Salah.
- N'Golo Kante (Fenerbahce) — switched clubs after a spell in Saudi Arabia.
- Milot Rashica (Besiktas) — has settled in Turkey after a stint at Norwich City.
- Emmanuel Agbadu (Besiktas) — defender who transferred after a period at Wolverhampton.
- Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray) — arrived in Istanbul following his exit from Tottenham.
- Diego Carlos (Fenerbahce) — a defender who never fully unfolded his potential at Aston Villa.
- Mohamed Salah (Trabzonspor) — the most shocking transfer from Liverpool.
- Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas) — moved to Turkey earlier than anticipated, during his prime at Leicester.
- Sofyan Amrabat — the ex-Manchester United player arriving in the Super Lig at peak performance.
- Mason Greenwood (Fenerbahce) — the 24-year-old ex-Manchester United star rounds out the list. His move to Turkey defies all logic.
